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M602 FGT

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

134,173 mi
Last recorded134,173 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM602 FGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 134,173 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 133,937 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 133,937 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 131,388 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 128,530 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 128,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 128,410 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lowers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 128,299 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 125,287 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 125,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 123,756 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 123,652 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 123,646 miles

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 121,157 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 117,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 104,046 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres perished/cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2014 103,546 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 103,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 102,446 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 101,864 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 100,902 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 98,222 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 98,222 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 91,596 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 85,258 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 76,765 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 75,092 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 75,092 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 72,532 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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M602 FGT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 89,214 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M602 FGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M602 FGT registered?

M602 FGT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 September 1994.

Is M602 FGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M602 FGT shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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